Against poverty: Help for 147,000 endangered in Styria!

Against poverty: Help for 147,000 endangered in Styria!

In Styria, several events brought worrying news on Tuesday. The discovery of a deceased woman during the extinguishing work on an apartment fire in Leoben was tragic. The Styrian State Police Directorate has started the investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident, as well as Meinbezirk . In addition, ticket sales for the traditional farmers' association, which takes place on January 10th in the Skybar on Schlossberg, where "filled rehpaprika" was chosen as an official dish.

action day against poverty

At the same time, Volkshilfe called on Tuesday for an action day under the motto "Stop poverty made in Austria". In Styria, 12.5 percent of the population, around 147,000 people, are at risk of poverty. The volunteers of Volkshilfe demand urgently necessary reforms to improve the life situation of those affected. These often have to make do with a maximum of 944 euros a month, which makes many basic needs unreachable. According to orf.at in particular are single parents and migrants.

The poverty risk not only affects the financial situation, but also has far -reaching consequences for the health and education of the next generation. "Poverty makes you sick and is inheritable," said Barbara Gross, President of Volkshilfe Styria. Children from families affected often have limited access to education and social opportunities. Volkshilfe therefore calls for a socially just tax system and an expansion of social services in order to close the social gap between poor and rich. At a time when there is increasing discussion about austerity measures, this appeal becomes all the more urgent.